Enrollment
1,157
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Farmington Hills, MI
North Farmington High School
Federal NCES profile for North Farmington High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 261407005045
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Farmington High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Farmington Hills · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Farmington High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Farmington High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Farmington Hills, MI.
School address
District: Farmington Public School District · Michigan
NCES ID 261407005045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Farmington High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Farmington High School
North Farmington High School is a large high school in Farmington Hills, Michigan, enrolling 1,157 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,157 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 192 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Farmington Hills's high schools, it stands alongside Oakland Flextech High School (162 students): North Farmington High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 13.5:1).
Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students) and Farmington Steam Academy (714 students) alongside North Farmington High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Farmington High School compares
North Farmington High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 50% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,157 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,157
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Michigan - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.4%
African American 32.8%
Asian 10.1%
Two or More 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, North Farmington High School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Farmington Public School District, which includes North Farmington High School.
$16,080
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 48.7%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Farmington High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington Steam Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Power Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Farmington High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Farmington Hills
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,157 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Farmington High School
How many students attend North Farmington High School?
North Farmington High School has 1,157 students enrolled. It is a high school in Farmington Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Farmington High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Farmington High School is 15.2:1, which is 13% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Farmington High School?
27.4% of students at North Farmington High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Farmington High School?
The largest demographic group at North Farmington High School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Farmington Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Farmington High School?
North Farmington High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Farmington High School rank among public schools in Farmington Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, North Farmington High School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Farmington Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Farmington Hills on the city page.
Is North Farmington High School a good school?
North Farmington High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Farmington Public School District?
Besides North Farmington High School, Farmington Public School District also operates Farmington High School (1,470 students), Farmington Steam Academy (714 students), and Hillside Elementary School (682 students). See the Farmington Public School District district page for the complete list.
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